This wasn't exactly what we had in mind

A few of days ago, we noted an article in the Washington Post on hockey moms and suggested that October -- that month of first chill and kids starting to lace 'em up -- be designated "Official Hockey Mom Month."

Well, the Flyers have gone and done it. Not proclaim a "hockey mom month," but...oh, let's Flyers' founder Ed Snider tell it...

“Because of the tremendous amount of publicity she has brought to our sport, we invited the most popular hockey mom in North America to our home opener to help us get our season started.”

That's right, Sarah Palin, governor of Alaska and candidate for Vice President of the United States, will drop the puck on the Flyers' home season when Philadelphia hosts the Rangers this Saturday.

Hide the moose!